After agreeing to terms on a four-year contract extension with safety Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos general manager George Paton released a statement praising the defensive back.
“We’re thrilled to reach a long-term agreement with Justin Simmons,” Paton said in a statement released by the team Friday. “He is the complete package as both an elite player for the Broncos and a leader in our community. As a free safety, Justin has every tool you need to be the best. He is a smart, instinctive playmaker who can cover a lot of ground with his athletic ability.
“Justin’s a great fit for our defense, and with the speed of today’s game — especially in our division — he is exactly what you need in a safety. We look forward to him helping us win and making a positive impact on the Broncos for a long time.”
Simmons, 27, originally joined the Broncos as a third-round pick out of Boston College in the 2016 NFL draft. Since then, Simmons has earned two Walter Payton Man of the Year awards from the team, one Pro Bowl selection and one second-team All-Pro nod.
Simmons is the only defender in the NFL who has played every snap since 2018 (3,211-straight snaps), totaling 16 interceptions in Denver.
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